EDB File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Format EDB (Exchange Information Store Database)
Developer Microsoft
File Extension .edb
Primary Use Email Exchange Server Database Storage
File Type Database File
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Encryption Optional, Can be encrypted for security
Compression Not typically compressed
Compatibility Primarily compatible with Microsoft Exchange Server
Default Location C:Program FilesMicrosoftExchange ServerV15Mailbox
Data Storage Type B+ Tree structure format for storing mailbox items
Max File Size Depends on Exchange version (16 TB in Exchange 2019)
File Signatures EF CD AB 89 (at the beginning of the file)
Recovery Feature Supports Database recovery mechanisms
Access Protocol MAPI (Messaging Application Programming Interface)
Storage Architecture Single instance storage for attachments
External Access Limited without using Exchange or compatible software
Data Retrieval Requires specialized tools for content retrieval
Journaling Capability Supports journaling for regulatory compliance and data management
Logging Method Circular logging or continuous logging options